Man shot, killed after pulling gun on officer, Jacksonville police say
A man was shot and killed after police say he pulled out a gun and shot at an officer on Jacksonville’s Westside on Tuesday afternoon.
Viewers capture damage, intense hail as powerful afternoon storms swept Northeast Florida
Several News4Jax viewers captured intense hail and storm damage on video and photo Tuesday afternoon as powerful storms swept through northeast Florida. News4Jax received multiple videos of hail from Orange Park, showing what appeared to be dime-sized stones falling in some areas. Viewer Amber Rivas shared a video to t
Woman who claimed ‘I’m not violent’ sentenced for beating man to death with sledgehammer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Court TV) — A woman who admitted to beating a man to death with a sledgehammer before leaving a note on his chest was sentenced to prison on Monday. Journee McGrew, 22, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Waduta Woodley, 41. Woodley’s body was found in
Jacksonville Zoo launches art contest for student-designed lanterns
The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is hosting an art competition for students in kindergarten through 12th grade to design wildlife-inspired lanterns.
‘Unplanned’ maintenance at Jacksonville’s tallest building closes two roads downtown
Located at 50 N. Laura St., the 42-floor Bank of America Tower is Jacksonville’s tallest building.
Red tide alert issued for St. Marys Inlet
The red tide advisory for St. Marys Inlet has been upgraded from a health caution to a health alert, the St. Marys Riverkeeper said Monday.
Road construction near Orange Park Mall causing major backups | FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC
Construction crews are working at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road is causing major traffic Tuesday morning near the Orange Park Mall.
Daughter seeks support and answers after mom died in McDuff Avenue hit-and-run
At the intersection of McDuff Avenue and Rexford Street is a memorial honoring the life of Marilyn Johnson.
Oasis Sandwiches on Edgewood now serving Dinner
Jacksonville – Oasis Sandwiches has been a staple on Edgewood for decades. Tony Azer’s family has run it for the past 33 years. After taking over a few years ago, Tony has been in the lab working on menu items to expand the brand, extend hours and dinner selections.
Retired Jacksonville teacher wins $1.3M HGTV home after entering daily
A Florida retiree is getting a life-changing surprise after winning one of HGTV’s biggest annual home giveaways. Karen Hiers, 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, has been named the winner of the HGTV Smart Home 2026 sweepstakes, taking home a grand-prize package valued at more than $1.3 million. The prize includes a fully fu
